News release: A 53-year-old Dallas man has been indicted on smuggling charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today. Carlos Delgado Rodriguez was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 14, 2014 and charged with smuggling dead hummingbirds from Mexico into the United States.
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By Amy Graff Last week the Social Security administration released its list of baby names for 2013. The media was filled with stories reporting on the most popular monikers at the top of the list: Sophia Emma and Olivia among the girls and Noah, Liam and Jacob among the boys.
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By Torrie Hardcastle Every parent out there knows the struggle of transporting kids and all of the gear that goes with them. From cumbersome car seats to bulky strollers and diaper bags, travelling with kids can be a big undertaking and Volvo has unveiled new plans to help lighten the load.
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News release: Elise’s Playhouse, Southeast Texas premier Family Entertainment Center is now the bigger and better Elise’s Family Fun Center! Elise’s FamilyFunCenter’s Grand Opening is on Saturday June 7, 2014. Grand Opening festivities will include the unveiling of a new floor plan and the addition of many new attractions!
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The Nederland Independent School District will administer the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End-of-Course tests to students who have not mastered any portion of the test. The tests are scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2014 (English I), Tuesday, July 8, 2014 (English II), Wednesday, July 9, 2014 (Algebra I), Thursday, July 10, […]
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News release: Students can track the real-time location of all LU shuttle vehicles by downloading a free mobile application or visiting the TransLōc Real-Time Vehicle Tracking app website. “This app allows students to check on their mobile devices to see if the shuttle has diverted from its route and to see the exact location of […]
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News release: The Texas Attorney General’s Office has opened a criminal investigation into a scheme by identity thieves who are posing as employees of the Texas Attorney General’s Office in an attempt to steal the identities of targeted individuals – particularly individuals who have applied for a short-term loan. Just last month, nearly 200 Texans […]
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News release: Certified therapy dogs with the local organization Paws 4 Love and rescue dogs from the Humane Society of Southeast Texas will be on campus at the Mary and John Gray Library during the first week of finals, May 6-9. Dogs of all shapes and sizes can be seen, held, and snuggled on May […]
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